Dexter Pittman scored nine of his 15 points in the fourth quarter and rising star Naoki Uto contributed 28 points and 10 assists as the Toyama Grouses topped the visiting Kyoto Hannaryz 93-92 on Saturday night.
The Grouses (4-3) sank 10 of 17 3-pointers. Yuto Otsuka made 4 of 8 long-range shots, giving him his 12 points in the series opener.
Drew Viney chipped in with 15 points and frontcourt mate Sam Willard had 14 points and 13 rebounds for Toyama.
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